Approved Vendors
The source of animals is important for the overall health and research suitability of animal colonies accepted and housed in FAU animal facilities.
The Attending Veterinarian establishes a list of approved vendors based on the health status of the animals provided, the vendor’s health surveillance program(s), shipping arrangements, alert system for possible disease outbreaks and other relevant information. Vendors of uncommon laboratory animal species are contacted, their animal husbandry and care practices discussed, health related records secured if possible and after careful review of all relevant information approved by the AV.
This list is reviewed and updated regularly. Animals provided by approved vendors will enter animal housing facilities without quarantine unless study or facility specific requirements must be met. Nevertheless, all animals received need to be acclimated as per IACUC Policy.
| Vendor | Website | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Inotiv (formerly Envigo) | Site information | Mice and Rats |
| Charles River Laboratories | Site information | Mice and Rats |
| Jackson Laboratories | Site information | Mice and Rats |
| Taconic | Site Information | Mice and Rats |
| Ambystoma Genetic Stock Center (University of Kentucky) | Site Information | Axolotls |
| Herta Berk Farm | Site Information | Farm Pigs |
| Oak Hill Genetics | Site Information | Domestic Swine |
| Sinclair Bio Resources | Site Information | Miniature Swine |
| Miami Aquaculture | Site Information | Fish |
| Troutlodge | Site Information | Fish |
| Oceans, Reefs and Aquariums (ORA) | Site Information | Fish |
| Zebrafish International Resource Center (ZIRC) | Site Information | Zebrafish |